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Paramedic Staffing Crisis Media Event Recap – April 2026
Read Article: Paramedic Staffing Crisis Media Event Recap – April 2026SHARED HEALTH DATA CAST DOUBT ON GOVERNMENT’S PARAMEDIC CLAIMS On Thursday, April 23, MAHCP President Jason Linklater and Treasurer Wayne Chacun hosted a press conference, to which we invited members of the media and off-duty paramedics to join us in raising awareness of Manitoba’s ongoing paramedic staffing crisis and the government’s lack of action to…
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National Day of Mourning – April 28
Read Article: National Day of Mourning – April 28Pause. Reflect. Remember. Renew. Join the Manitoba Federation of Labour and Safe Workers of Tomorrow in recognizing the National Day of Mourning, a time to remember workers who lost their lives from work. The National Day of Mourning, observed annually on April 28 in Canada, honors workers who have died, been injured, or suffered illness due to workplace incidents and promotes workplace safety. The Leaders’ Walk in Winnipeg begins at 11:30 a.m. at Union Centre and will make its way to Memorial Park (219 Memorial Blvd).…
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MEDIA RELEASE: New Shared Health Data Cast Doubt on Government’s Paramedic Claims
Read Article: MEDIA RELEASE: New Shared Health Data Cast Doubt on Government’s Paramedic ClaimsHealth Minister says net gain of 18 paramedics, Shared Health says net loss of 34 WINNIPEG— April 23, 2026—New data from Shared Health, obtained by the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals (MAHCP), reveal a two-year decline in the number of paramedics available to attend emergency calls in rural Manitoba, from 519 in December 2023…
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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Read Article: National Public Safety Telecommunicators WeekThe second week in April every year is recognized as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. On behalf of all Manitobans, we’re saying a BIG thank you to the 50+ MAHCP members working at Manitoba Transportation Coordination Centre (MTCC) for everything you do! The Manitoba Transportation Coordination Centre (MTCC) located in Brandon, Manitoba is part of…
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National Medical Laboratory Week
Read Article: National Medical Laboratory WeekIf you’ve ever had a blood or urine sample test, a biopsy, or a strep throat or COVID swab, you’ve been in the care of a medical laboratory professional. These highly trained experts analyze blood, body fluids, tissues, and other samples to reveal vital information about your health – information that’s essential to receiving an…
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Budget 2026 Misses the Mark
Read Article: Budget 2026 Misses the MarkBudget 2026 falls short when it comes to supporting allied health professionals and addressing growing pressures in the healthcare system. The plan is a mix of previously announced initiatives repackaged as new, alongside measures that sound promising but lack the detail needed to make a meaningful impact. Despite repeated promises of change from this government, the Minister of Health has…
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Day of Action for Public Health Care
Read Article: Day of Action for Public Health CareFrom the Manitoba Health Coalition: Alberta’s Danielle Smith government has launched an unprecedented frontal assault on the Canada Health Act to end single-tier public Medicare & bring in U.S. private health care. The law brings in private for-profit health insurance, direct billing of patients, queue jumping for those who can afford it, pushing everyone else…
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MAHCP wins major arbitration against Shared Health
Read Article: MAHCP wins major arbitration against Shared HealthMandating not permitted under MAHCP’s Central Table Collective Agreements. Posted February 12, 2026 An arbitrator has confirmed what MAHCP has consistently maintained: the MAHCP Central Table Collective Agreements do not permit employers to mandate overtime unless an emergency is declared under Article 16. Last fall, the NDP government committed to ending mandatory overtime at some point in the future, “starting with…
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MAHCP Takes Province of Manitoba to Court on their failure to enforce the Manitoba Workplace Safety & Health Act.
Read Article: MAHCP Takes Province of Manitoba to Court on their failure to enforce the Manitoba Workplace Safety & Health Act.Posted February 12, 2026. A message to MAHCP members from President Jason Linklater Health care is among the most dangerous sectors in which to work, according to reports of injuries, violent incidents, and time lost to injuries. Your employer is responsible for ensuring your safety, but it’s clear they still aren’t doing enough. The only…
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MEDIA RELEASE: Respiratory Therapist Shortages at Winnipeg Acute Care Hospitals Reach Crisis Levels
Read Article: MEDIA RELEASE: Respiratory Therapist Shortages at Winnipeg Acute Care Hospitals Reach Crisis LevelsHSC, St. Boniface, Grace vacancy rates between 25% and 42%, less than baseline staffing on many shifts January 20, 2026 WINNIPEG – Respiratory therapists (RTs) at Winnipeg’s acute care hospitals are stretched beyond the breaking point due to a province-wide staffing shortage, according to the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals (MAHCP). RT vacancy rates have reached dangerous levels at Health Sciences…
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Running Out of Breath: Understanding Manitoba’s RT Staffing Crisis
Read Article: Running Out of Breath: Understanding Manitoba’s RT Staffing CrisisRespiratory therapists (RTs) are highly trained specialists who keep patients breathing when they can’t breathe on their own. With peak respiratory season already unfolding, RTs at Manitoba’s acute care sites are sounding the alarm about dangerously low staffing levels. In critical care, RTs assist with insertion of breathing tubes, initiate ventilators, manage airways during resuscitation,…
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Season’s greetings to all our members
Read Article: Season’s greetings to all our membersThe MAHCP team is available throughout the holiday season to support our members. To reach us, please call 204-772-0425 or email info@mahcp.ca. Our office will be closed on statutory holidays (December 25 & 26; January 1, 2026). Cheers to you from all of us at MAHCP! As we close out another year, we extend heartfelt…
